There's still time to submit your responses for the 20th Annual NYC School Survey before the April 1 deadline! When you share confidential feedback about your child’s experience in our schools, you can:
Influence important decisions at your child’s school.
School leaders use survey responses to guide improvements in safety, academics, school climate, communication, and student support for next school year. Your honest feedback highlights what’s working, identifies areas for growth, and has a direct impact on decisions that will affect your child’s experiences at school every day.
Help your school earn Citywide recognition.
We include survey feedback and response rates in our annual School Quality Report Snapshots, which summarize student achievement and the learning environment at your school. Higher response rates help paint a fuller picture of your school community and can even earn your school Citywide recognition: schools with an overall response rate of 85% will earn the NYC School Survey Response Rate Award on their Snapshot and NYC School Survey Report!
Strengthen your school community.
An engaged community is an empowered community! When more families complete the survey, your collective voice becomes stronger and can help drive real, beneficial change. Your responses help schools understand what families and students need and what to prioritize for next year. And because the survey only takes a few minutes, it’s one of the easiest ways to make a meaningful investment in your child’s education.
Get Ready for March Parent-Teacher Conferences
The third round of Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs) are taking place throughout March! Learn when they'll occur, and check out some of our tips to make your conferences productive!
Turn Your Child's Summer into a Learning Adventure with Summer Rising 2026
Students in kindergarten through grade 8 are eligible to apply for Summer Rising, a free program that connects students with fun, hands-on experiences that strengthen their academic, social, and emotional skills. This year's deadline is Friday, March 27, so don't wait to submit your application!
Opportunities for Students (March 2026)
March is the perfect time for NYC students to try their luck on new learning and earning opportunities for the spring and summer months! Check out what's available for City students this month, including internships, contests, free workshops, and this year's Summer Rising program, and register/apply for them today!
The Month Ahead (March 2026)
March is chock full of events across all schools and grade levels. Apply to Summer Rising, receive your high school and kindergarten offers for fall 2026, honor female trailblazers during Women's History Month, and much more!
Prepare for Remote Learning
In the event that weather conditions or other emergencies require the temporary closure of public school buildings, students will participate in remote learning at home. Make sure your family is ready with these tips and answers to frequently asked questions.
During Women's History Month, we're highlighting the stories of individuals who have often been left out of traditional historical records, like Dr. Bernice Sandler, who championed the groundbreaking law Title IX, which banned gender discrimination in public schools and helped open doors for women's athletics, education, and job opportunities in the United States.
Learn more about how Sandler helped pass Title IX on Hidden Voices
March is Irish American Heritage Month, and March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day! Throughout the month, you can check out these recommendations featuring Irish and Irish American characters, settings, mythology. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Early Readers (3-K–Grade 2)
- Fiona’s Lace, by Patricia Polacco
- How to Catch a Leprechaun, by Adam Wallace; illustrated by Andy Elkerton
- The Indestructible Tom Crean: Heroic Explorer of the Antarctic, by Jennifer Thermes
- Mother Jones and Her Army of Mill Children, by Jonah Winter; illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
Elementary (Grades 3–5)
- The Faerie Isle, by Síne Quinn; illustrated by Dermot Flynn
- Leprechaun in Late Winter, by Mary Pope Osborne
- My Journey to the Stars, by Scott Kelly; illustrated by Andre Ceolin
- The Storm Keeper’s Island, by Catherine Doyle
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
- The Monsters of Rookhaven, by Pádraig Kenny; illustrated by Edward Bettison
- The Night Gardener, by Jonathan Auxier
- A Slip of a Girl, by Patricia Reilly Giff
- Ten Days a Madwoman, by Deborah Noyes
Upper Grades (Grades 9–12)
- All Our Hidden Gifts, by Caroline O'Donoghue
- Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers, and Everyday Heroes, by Leon Diop and Briana Fitzsimons; illustrated by Jessica Louis
- Hunger: A Tale of Courage, by Donna Jo Napoli
- The Incredible Nellie Bly: Journalist, Investigator, Feminist, and Philanthropist, by Luciana Cimino; illustrated by Sergio Algozzino
You can find these books and many more great reads on Sora, our Citywide Digital Library, which provides free access to thousands of digital e-books and audiobooks for our students.
Missed our previous book recommendations?
Check them out in the "What We're Reading" Archive!
SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SCHOOLS
February was a busy month for NYC Public Schools! Whether it was Black History Month, Lunar New Year, or Respect for All Week, there was plenty to celebrate all month long. Check out some of the exciting things that our talented students have been up to lately!
Every School Day Matters
Attendance matters! Learn how missing just two days of school every month can have a negative effect on your child's education, and see what solutions and resources are available to help your child stay in school every day, all year round!
Get Ready for More Learning and Less Scrolling
Beginning this September, NYC Public Schools will be implementing its new Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy across all K–12 City public schools, including charter programs, in accordance with New York State law. Learn more about this "cell phone ban," and start getting ready for distraction-free schools this fall!
Ready to Read: Literacy Resources for Families
NYC Reads is reshaping the way that we teach our students to read, but the learning doesn't have to stop at the classroom door! Whether it's a family book club or a phonics-based 20 questions game, you can bring the "science of reading" home by using any of our helpful resources that will help your children continue to develop their literacy skills, like:
- Reading Games
- Phonics, Vocabulary, and Storytelling Practice
- And more!
Stay Informed with a NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)
With a NYCSA, you can:
- Access your child's school information on the go
- See your student’s grades, test scores and more
- Complete important forms
- Take classes in Parent University
- Get technology support through SupportHub
